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Dr. Bill Kose from Blanchard Valley Health System was present at the Bluffton Lions Club Sept. 19 meeting.

He talked about Issue 2 coming up on the ballot in November. He discussed the cost of health care and medications. Dr. Kose explained that many of the professional medical associations do not agree with this issue.

This month's Lions Club newsletter is attached.

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The Bluffton High School class of 1947 celebrated their 70th anniversary on Sept. 20 at Henry's Restaurant in Ottawa. 

Twelve classmates were present out of a class of 55 of which 26 are still living.  One member, Wanda (Lehman) Lyman was present from Pennsylvania.  The remainder live in this area.

In sports, the class is proud of the record they set in their senior year: both the football team and the basketball team were undefeated in regular season play, a record that still stands.

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Welcome to a new school year and a new monthly feature showcasing Bluffton High School artists. Vickie Garmon, BHS art teacher, selects the featured artists.

This month's artist is Kaitlyn Burkholder, a Bluffton High senior.

She had already taken several art classes including Art one, Photography one, Design/Composition one  and two, Ceramics one and two, and Seminar.

"I hope to persue a career in art education after high school," she says.

Bonfire Wednesday, Sept. 20

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Several Bluffton High School homecoming announcements were released on the school website this week:

2017 Homecoming Court:

Freshman: Clara Matthews and Simon Derstine
Sophomores: Olivia Burner and Brandt Manns
Juniors: Hannah Yost and Rhett Donaldson
Seniors: Lean Conley, Sydney Hoff, Allison Wise, Dakota Bricker, Christian Groman and Kaleb Jefferson
Crown Bearers: Bowen Shutler an Addie Althaus

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Bluffton Boys and Girls/Bluffton Cloverbuds 4-H Club completed a successful year.

Following are county fair awards:

Brooklynn Bible, club president, A ribbon for Sew Fun and Fun with Clothes; 2nd place, Fun with Clothes

Kynzie Ewing, vice president, A ribbon for Sew Fun; 2nd place, Sew Fun

Brooklyn Nance, secretary, B ribbon, From Airedales to Zebras

Tanner Bott, treasurer, health officer, A ribbon for Measuring Up; Outstanding exhibit for Measuring Up

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Twenty-five non-traditional students received scholarships totaling $500 each (for students pursing certificate programs) and $1,000 (for degreed programs) this fall from the Lima Rotary Club.

Recipients are pursuing higher education in Sociology, Medical Social Work, Registered Nursing, AS in Nursing, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Elementary Education and AA Human Services.

At least one of the recipients is attending Bluffton University, according to the club.

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